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    Montreal Canadiens @ Tampa Bay Lightning

    MTL
    Montreal CanadiensCanadiensMTL
    43-21-10, 21-8-8 Away
    4
    43-21-10, 21-8-8 Away
    Final
    123T
    Canadiens
    MTL
    		1124
    Lightning
    TB
    		1001
    TB
    Tampa Bay LightningLightningTB
    46-22-6, 23-13-1 Home
    1
    46-22-6, 23-13-1 Home
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    Regular Season Series

    TB leads 2-1

    • Lightning
      6
    • Canadiens
      1
    Game 1
    12/9
    • Canadiens
      4
    • Lightning
      5
    Game 2
    12/28
    • Canadiens
      4
    • Lightning
      1
    Game 3
    3/31
    • Lightning
      1
    • Canadiens
      2
    Game 4
    4/9

    Game Information

    Benchmark International Arena
    Benchmark International Arena
    7:00 PM, March 31, 2026Coverage: ESPN+
    Tampa, FL
    Attendance: 19,092
    • Referees:
    • Jean Hebert
    • Brandon Blandina
    • Linesmen:
    • Jonny Murray
    • Jonathan Deschamps

    2025-26 Atlantic Division Standings

    TeamWLOTLPTS
    Buffalo50239109
    Tampa Bay50266106
    Montreal482410106
    Boston452710100
    Ottawa44271199
    Detroit41311092
    Florida4038484
    Toronto32361478
    Full Standings

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